Did you know that a decline in walking speed can be an early indicator of dementia? New research shows that dual decline in #gait#speed and #cognition is associated with an increased risk of #dementia, with dual memory decliners showing greatest risk. https://t.co/2hzDik2xl4
Remote patient monitoring programs and strategies will expand and become more comprehensive as #health systems shift to value-based care, giving #patients more opportunities to receive care at #home. https://t.co/7S1bGYwPYn
A recent #study from the @UWaterloo shows that #frailty is a better predictor of #survival than #age when considering older adults in critical care, with the most frail survivors having a one in five chance of living to one year after #discharge. https://t.co/xmGlv9dPqQ
#Stanford Professor Michael Snyder envisions a #future where #wearables act as a “check engine” light indicating it’s time to see the #doctor. https://t.co/9jarFyoWHf
Did you know that #patients that receive #treatment at #home via new #Hospital-at-Home programs have better #health outcomes than those in brick-and-mortar medical facilities? https://t.co/iuXQ4PrG6P
@XCOTech is proud to officially announce our partnership with @greenTEGAG and the integration of their proprietary #CALERA core body temperature sensors into @ReconHealth's Virtual Care Patch for remote patient monitoring and diagnostics. https://t.co/fTNKi4iwxA
@BIVnews and @lifesciences_bc have published their Life Sciences 2021 magazine, showcasing some of B.C.’s best, most influential and emerging companies, and this year @XCOTech is on their list of 5 Companies to Watch. https://t.co/0OWKJ8F2cK
Physicians are embracing virtual care in record numbers, with a majority planning to continue virtual consults after the pandemic. However, despite this shift, 80% of physicians reported virtually examining patients as their greatest challenge. https://t.co/ByA0dH6N6h
@XCOTech was recently featured by @BetaKit as one of four Canadian #tech companies to secure growth #funding. Want to learn the details? Read the full article here: https://t.co/RDvpDomNVA
XCO is pleased to announce it's receiving funding of up to $1M from the NRC IRAP over three years to advance research and development of embedded AI-based technologies for chronic disease assessment: https://t.co/PS8eI8qWRn
@CDCgov reports a 154% increase in telehealth visits during the last week of March 2020. For more trends in the use of telehealth during the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, visit: https://t.co/96hBbNlHiq
We’re thrilled to be a part of the team! Today, the @DTSupercluster announced 2 new Precision Health projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s healthcare system and delivering long-term improvements in Canadian health care.
#Frailty#Health#Innovation#DigitalHealth#Canada
We’re harnessing the power of innovation to transform healthcare. Today, together with our partners, we’re adding two more projects to our Precision Health program. Healthcare to Homecare & TRUSTSPHERE aim to revolutionize patient-centric care. Learn more-
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Did You Know: 6 in 10 Americans live with at least 1 chronic disease (e.g. heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes). Chronic disease is the leading causes of death and disability in the US, and a leading driver of health spending. (source: CDC)